Salt Creek: The attacks, the verdicts

* Two female backpackers were attacked on the rugged sand dunes at Salt Creek by a 60-year-old man they met after one posted an advertisement on the website Gumtree seeking a lift from Adelaide to Melbourne.

THE ATTACKS:

* A Brazillian woman was thrown down on the sand, her arms tied with rope. The man then took out a knife and cut her bikini off before indecently assaulting her.

* The man later came after the German backpacker with a hammer, hitting her in the head four times. As she tried to flee he also drove at her in his 4WD, knocking her down several times.

WHAT THE PROSECUTION AND DEFENCE SAID:

* Prosecutor Jim Pearce said the case against the man was overwhelming and described the victims as both brave and impressive.